Oklahoma City Thunder Win
Oklahoma City absorbed Al Horford, acquired a future first and additional rights, and later restored Horford’s trade value; Philadelphia received immediate cap and roster relief.
Oklahoma City Thunder Received
- Player Al Horford
- Draft Rights rights to Theo Maledon
- Draft Rights rights to Vasilije Micić
- Draft Pick draft pick (first round pick protected top 6 in 2025, top 4 in 2026-27, else 2027 second round) (2026 #17-Ebuka Okorie)
- Cash cash
Philadelphia 76ers Received
- Player Danny Green
- Player Terrance Ferguson
- Player Vincent Poirier
Trade Analysis
The Horford deal worked because Oklahoma City was willing to use cap flexibility as an asset. The Thunder took on Al Horford and received the rights to Théo Maledon and Vasilije Micić, a future first-round pick and cash, while sending Danny Green, Terrance Ferguson and Vincent Poirier to Philadelphia. Horford played well enough in Oklahoma City to rebuild his market value before the franchise moved him again, and the attached first remained meaningful draft capital. Philadelphia achieved its own objective by reshaping an awkward roster fit, so the trade was not one-sided. The combination of restored player value and extra assets gives Oklahoma City a modest but real edge.